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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-26), Perdoceo Education's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $45.36. The stock price of Perdoceo Education is $33.46. Therefore, Perdoceo Education's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.74 Max: 59.35
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Perdoceo Education was 59.35. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.74.
PRDO's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 51.2% of 166
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.725
vs PRDO: 0.74
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Perdoceo Education's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
33.46
/
45.356725284574
=
0.74
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Perdoceo Education Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PRDO vs MH, DAO, UTI: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Perdoceo Education Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $45.36 mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $45.36 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #85 out of 166 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $45.36. The Education industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.73. Perdoceo Education's value of $45.36 is 6156.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #85 out of 166 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to MH and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #85 out of 166 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Perdoceo Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.73. Perdoceo Education's value of $45.36 is 6156.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Education company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Education companies is 0.73, based on 166 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $45.36 is 6156.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $45.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perdoceo Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education (PRDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.85, compared to a current price of $33.46 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $45.36 and 6156.6% above the Education industry median of 0.73. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $45.36 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.46 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.85.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $45.36
GF Value™: $35.85 vs. price of $33.46 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6156.6% above the Education median (#85 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segments include the American InterContinental University, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services, with the majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the its revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.
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